1947 Map of Ciales SE

About this map

The Rio Grande De Manati snakes through this interior landscape of central Puerto Rico, carving deep valleys between prominent peaks like Cerro Avispa and Cerro Mala. Produced just after the war based on 1943 topography, this map records the convergence of several municipal boundaries, including Morovis, Ciales, and Orocovis. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, such as Quebrada de las Minas and Quebrada del Guano, which drain the elevated highlands into the main river channel. The topographic detail highlights the complex ridges and basins that defined the rural island interior during this era, revealing the traditional land divisions and municipal limits that remained largely unchanged into the mid-20th century. Local historians and genealogists can trace the intersection of these municipal districts near Cerro Magueyes and along the banks of Quebrada Saco.